communion Archives

‘Community’ redefined in view of COVID-19

Posted April 24th, 2020

In a time of pandemic and social distancing, how do we understand ourselves as the church when we can’t meet in person?

‘Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return’

Posted February 26th, 2020

After a simple and beautiful Ash Wednesday service, worshipers left the Chapel at the Presbyterian Center nourished by the Lord’s Supper and marked with ashes imposed on their foreheads.

Special-needs child takes comfort in Communion

Posted April 18th, 2018

He looks me right in the eye, holding his cup in front of him all aquiver. Westley has been waiting — and waiting — for the moment when we all drink the grape juice, the blood of Jesus Christ, together.

Embracing the sacraments and the community

Posted November 16th, 2016

Pittsburgh church forges bond among faith, education and outreach A family retreat for members of Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh opened up possibilities in inter-generational learning, deepening commitment to faith and attendees’ understanding of God’s relationship to humanity.

Embracing the sacraments and the community

Posted October 24th, 2016

A family retreat for members of Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh opened up possibilities in inter-generational learning, deepening commitment to faith and attendees understanding of God’s relationship to humanity.